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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.07, 1,038.30 and 472.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.07, 1,038.30 and 472.54 is: 652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.07 : 1,038.30 = 472.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.07/1,038.30 = 472.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.07x = 1,038.30 × 472.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.07x = 490,638.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,638.28/752.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.39

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