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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,128.28 and 386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,128.28 and 386.85 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,128.28 = 386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,128.28 = 386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,128.28 × 386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 436,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,475.12/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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