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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.43, 1,038.43 and 457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.43, 1,038.43 and 457.72 is: 631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.43 : 1,038.43 = 457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.43/1,038.43 = 457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.43x = 1,038.43 × 457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.43x = 475,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,310.18/752.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.70

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