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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,038.18 and 472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,038.18 and 472.72 is: 652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,038.18 = 472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,038.18 = 472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,038.18 × 472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 490,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,768.45/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.24

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