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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,128.97 and 607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,128.97 and 607.58 is: 911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,128.97 = 607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,128.97 = 607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,128.97 × 607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 685,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,936.55/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.53

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