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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.68, 1,038.30 and 620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.68, 1,038.30 and 620.92 is: 856.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.68 : 1,038.30 = 620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.68/1,038.30 = 620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.68x = 1,038.30 × 620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.68x = 644,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,701.24/752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.54

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