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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.02, 1,038.32 and 611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.02, 1,038.32 and 611.92 is: 844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.02 : 1,038.32 = 611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.02/1,038.32 = 611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.02x = 1,038.32 × 611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.02x = 635,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,368.77/752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.88

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