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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,128.63 and 607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,128.63 and 607.01 is: 910.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,128.63 = 607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,128.63 = 607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,128.63 × 607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 685,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,089.70/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.54

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