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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,128.21 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,128.21 and 386.74 is: 580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,128.21 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,128.21 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,128.21 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 436,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,323.94/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.11

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