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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,035.72 and 713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,035.72 and 713.52 is: 982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,035.72 = 713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,035.72 = 713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,035.72 × 713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 739,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,006.93/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.20

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