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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,037.76 and 628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,037.76 and 628.80 is: 867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,037.76 = 628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,037.76 = 628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,037.76 × 628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 652,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,543.49/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.01

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