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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,036.80 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,036.80 and 628.16 is: 865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,036.80 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,036.80 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,036.80 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 651,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,276.29/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.32

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