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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.91, 1,038.09 and 612.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.91, 1,038.09 and 612.73 is: 844.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.91 : 1,038.09 = 612.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.91/1,038.09 = 612.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.91x = 1,038.09 × 612.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.91x = 636,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,072.48/752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.82

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