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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.04, 1,126.56 and 387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.04, 1,126.56 and 387.12 is: 579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.04 : 1,126.56 = 387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.04/1,126.56 = 387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.04x = 1,126.56 × 387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.04x = 436,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,113.91/752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.91

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