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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.06, 1,128.18 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.06, 1,128.18 and 283.68 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.06 : 1,128.18 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.06/1,128.18 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.06x = 1,128.18 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.06x = 320,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,042.10/752.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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