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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,038.16 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,038.16 and 545.12 is: 752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,038.16 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,038.16 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,038.16 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 565,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,921.78/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.40

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