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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,039.26 and 746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,039.26 and 746.52 is: 1,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,039.26 = 746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,039.26 = 746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,039.26 × 746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 775,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,828.38/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.30

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