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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,039.08 and 628.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,039.08 and 628.31 is: 867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,039.08 = 628.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,039.08 = 628.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,039.08 × 628.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 652,859.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,859.16/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.89

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