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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.33, 1,039.52 and 621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.33, 1,039.52 and 621.11 is: 858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.33 : 1,039.52 = 621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.33/1,039.52 = 621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.33x = 1,039.52 × 621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.33x = 645,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,656.27/752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.21

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