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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.36, 1,047.46 and 652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.36, 1,047.46 and 652.56 is: 902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.36 : 1,047.46 = 652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.36/1,047.46 = 652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.36x = 1,047.46 × 652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.36x = 683,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,530.50/757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.52

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