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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,128.20 and 598.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,128.20 and 598.37 is: 897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,128.20 = 598.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,128.20 = 598.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,128.20 × 598.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 675,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,072.40/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.57

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