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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.48, 1,128.29 and 597.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.48, 1,128.29 and 597.95 is: 896.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.48 : 1,128.29 = 597.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.48/1,128.29 = 597.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.48x = 1,128.29 × 597.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.48x = 674,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,652.37/752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.58

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