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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.78, 1,037.67 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.78, 1,037.67 and 738.20 is: 1,017.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.78 : 1,037.67 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.78/1,037.67 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.78x = 1,037.67 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.78x = 766,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,007.99/752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.57

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