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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,043.36 and 472.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,043.36 and 472.47 is: 651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,043.36 = 472.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,043.36 = 472.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,043.36 × 472.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 492,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,955.13/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.85

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