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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.69, 1,038.37 and 469.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.69, 1,038.37 and 469.29 is: 647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.69 : 1,038.37 = 469.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.69/1,038.37 = 469.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.69x = 1,038.37 × 469.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.69x = 487,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,300.26/752.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.41

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