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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.20, 1,128.96 and 505.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.20, 1,128.96 and 505.22 is: 759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.20 : 1,128.96 = 505.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.20/1,128.96 = 505.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.20x = 1,128.96 × 505.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.20x = 570,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,367.53/751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.28

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