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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,132.94 and 684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,132.94 and 684.08 is: 1,030.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,132.94 = 684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,132.94 = 684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,132.94 × 684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 775,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,021.60/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.45

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