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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,042.05 and 638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,042.05 and 638.16 is: 880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,042.05 = 638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,042.05 = 638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,042.05 × 638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 664,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,994.63/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.18

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