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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,038.18 and 648.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,038.18 and 648.26 is: 893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,038.18 = 648.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,038.18 = 648.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,038.18 × 648.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 673,010.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,010.57/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.91

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