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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.04, 1,127.40 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.04, 1,127.40 and 386.64 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.04 : 1,127.40 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.04/1,127.40 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.04x = 1,127.40 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.04x = 435,897.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,897.94/752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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