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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.56, 1,038.35 and 612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.56, 1,038.35 and 612.44 is: 845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.56 : 1,038.35 = 612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.56/1,038.35 = 612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.56x = 1,038.35 × 612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.56x = 635,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,927.07/752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.02

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