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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,036.80 and 619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,036.80 and 619.20 is: 853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,036.80 = 619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,036.80 = 619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,036.80 × 619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 641,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,986.56/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.59

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