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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.30, 1,129.02 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.30, 1,129.02 and 492.22 is: 738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.30 : 1,129.02 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.30/1,129.02 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.30x = 1,129.02 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.30x = 555,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,726.22/752.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.70

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