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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.13, 1,038.39 and 472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.13, 1,038.39 and 472.61 is: 652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.13 : 1,038.39 = 472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.13/1,038.39 = 472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.13x = 1,038.39 × 472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.13x = 490,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,745.94/752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.47

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