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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,127.76 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,127.76 and 341.01 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,127.76 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,127.76 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,127.76 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 384,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,576.16/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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