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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.72, 1,035.72 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.72, 1,035.72 and 620.88 is: 854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.72 : 1,035.72 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.72/1,035.72 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.72x = 1,035.72 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.72x = 643,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,057.83/752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.31

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