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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,038.26 and 472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,038.26 and 472.73 is: 652.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,038.26 = 472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,038.26 = 472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,038.26 × 472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 490,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,809.09/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.23

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