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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.96, 1,038.78 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.96, 1,038.78 and 473.08 is: 652.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.96 : 1,038.78 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.96/1,038.78 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.96x = 1,038.78 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.96x = 491,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,426.04/752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.66

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