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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,127.58 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,127.58 and 381.74 is: 572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,127.58 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,127.58 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,127.58 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 430,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,436.75/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.30

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