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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.32, 1,038.72 and 598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.32, 1,038.72 and 598.24 is: 825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.32 : 1,038.72 = 598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.32/1,038.72 = 598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.32x = 1,038.72 × 598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.32x = 621,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,403.85/752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.98

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