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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.18, 1,038.20 and 678.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.18, 1,038.20 and 678.38 is: 936.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.18 : 1,038.20 = 678.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.18/1,038.20 = 678.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.18x = 1,038.20 × 678.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.18x = 704,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,285.53/752.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.33

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