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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,036.86 and 664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,036.86 and 664.04 is: 915.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,036.86 = 664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,036.86 = 664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,036.86 × 664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 688,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,516.51/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.43

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