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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.32, 1,128.80 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.32, 1,128.80 and 387.37 is: 581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.32 : 1,128.80 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.32/1,128.80 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.32x = 1,128.80 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.32x = 437,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,257.61/752.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.21

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