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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.42, 1,041.18 and 641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.42, 1,041.18 and 641.72 is: 888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.42 : 1,041.18 = 641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.42/1,041.18 = 641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.42x = 1,041.18 × 641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.42x = 668,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,146.03/752.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.00

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