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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,038.85 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,038.85 and 473.12 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,038.85 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,038.85 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,038.85 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 491,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,500.71/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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