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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,128.37 and 386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,128.37 and 386.80 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,128.37 = 386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,128.37 = 386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,128.37 × 386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 436,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,453.52/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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