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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,128.56 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,128.56 and 341.20 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,128.56 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,128.56 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,128.56 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 385,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,064.67/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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