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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,037.61 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,037.61 and 472.25 is: 651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,037.61 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,037.61 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,037.61 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 490,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,015.69/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.48

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