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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.13, 1,128.29 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.13, 1,128.29 and 232.11 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.13 : 1,128.29 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.13/1,128.29 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.13x = 1,128.29 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.13x = 261,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,886.23/752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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