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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.03, 1,037.71 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.03, 1,037.71 and 472.26 is: 651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.03 : 1,037.71 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.03/1,037.71 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.03x = 1,037.71 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.03x = 490,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,064.65/752.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.65

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