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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,127.80 and 341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,127.80 and 341.61 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,127.80 = 341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,127.80 = 341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,127.80 × 341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 385,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,267.76/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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