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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,038.22 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,038.22 and 453.73 is: 626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,038.22 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,038.22 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,038.22 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 471,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,066.86/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.22

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