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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,038.74 and 473.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,038.74 and 473.00 is: 652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,038.74 = 473.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,038.74 = 473.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,038.74 × 473.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 491,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,316.46/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.53

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