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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,037.72 and 472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,037.72 and 472.22 is: 652.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,037.72 = 472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,037.72 = 472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,037.72 × 472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 490,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,026.95/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.07

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