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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.74, 1,037.04 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.74, 1,037.04 and 472.32 is: 651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.74 : 1,037.04 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.74/1,037.04 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.74x = 1,037.04 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.74x = 489,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,814.73/751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.57

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