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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,036.16 and 618.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,036.16 and 618.49 is: 852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,036.16 = 618.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,036.16 = 618.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,036.16 × 618.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 640,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,851.51/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.04

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