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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.04, 1,128.12 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.04, 1,128.12 and 386.60 is: 579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.04 : 1,128.12 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.04/1,128.12 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.04x = 1,128.12 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.04x = 436,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,131.19/752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.93

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