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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,038.92 and 605.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,038.92 and 605.31 is: 836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,038.92 = 605.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,038.92 = 605.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,038.92 × 605.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 628,868.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,868.67/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.13

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