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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,128.36 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,128.36 and 410.16 is: 615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,128.36 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,128.36 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,128.36 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 462,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,808.14/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.24

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