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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,038.36 and 634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,038.36 and 634.04 is: 874.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,038.36 = 634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,038.36 = 634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,038.36 × 634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 658,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,361.77/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.88

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