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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.74, 1,038.42 and 473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.74, 1,038.42 and 473.32 is: 652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.74 : 1,038.42 = 473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.74/1,038.42 = 473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.74x = 1,038.42 × 473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.74x = 491,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,504.95/752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.95

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