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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,038.36 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,038.36 and 606.12 is: 836.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,038.36 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,038.36 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,038.36 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 629,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,370.76/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.44

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