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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,128.64 and 707.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,128.64 and 707.36 is: 1,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,128.64 = 707.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,128.64 = 707.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,128.64 × 707.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 798,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,354.79/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.08

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