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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,036.17 and 658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,036.17 and 658.74 is: 907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,036.17 = 658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,036.17 = 658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,036.17 × 658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 682,566.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,566.63/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.04

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