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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,038.26 and 472.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,038.26 and 472.75 is: 652.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,038.26 = 472.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,038.26 = 472.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,038.26 × 472.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 490,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,837.42/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.44

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