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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,037.64 and 476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,037.64 and 476.24 is: 656.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,037.64 = 476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,037.64 = 476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,037.64 × 476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 494,165.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,165.67/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.93

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