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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,127.88 and 418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,127.88 and 418.38 is: 627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,127.88 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,127.88 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,127.88 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 471,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,882.43/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.37

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