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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.02, 1,127.30 and 386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.02, 1,127.30 and 386.71 is: 579.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.02 : 1,127.30 = 386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.02/1,127.30 = 386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.02x = 1,127.30 × 386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.02x = 435,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,933.43/752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.69

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