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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,036.84 and 618.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,036.84 and 618.99 is: 852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,036.84 = 618.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,036.84 = 618.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,036.84 × 618.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 641,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,793.59/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.72

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