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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.60, 1,037.78 and 472.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.60, 1,037.78 and 472.74 is: 651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.60 : 1,037.78 = 472.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.60/1,037.78 = 472.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.60x = 1,037.78 × 472.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.60x = 490,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,600.12/752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.87

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