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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.06, 1,128.23 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.06, 1,128.23 and 258.41 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.06 : 1,128.23 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.06/1,128.23 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.06x = 1,128.23 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.06x = 291,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,545.91/752.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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