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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,128.08 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,128.08 and 341.18 is: 511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,128.08 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,128.08 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,128.08 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 384,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,876.63/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.71

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