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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,038.65 and 602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,038.65 and 602.55 is: 831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,038.65 = 602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,038.65 = 602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,038.65 × 602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 625,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,835.54/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.67

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