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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,128.84 and 609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,128.84 and 609.20 is: 913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,128.84 = 609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,128.84 = 609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,128.84 × 609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 687,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,689.33/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.70

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