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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.09, 1,128.69 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.09, 1,128.69 and 386.82 is: 580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.09 : 1,128.69 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.09/1,128.69 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.09x = 1,128.69 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.09x = 436,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,599.87/752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.52

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