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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.42, 1,038.11 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.42, 1,038.11 and 595.08 is: 821.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.42 : 1,038.11 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.42/1,038.11 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.42x = 1,038.11 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.42x = 617,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,758.50/752.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.03

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