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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.34, 1,127.34 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.34, 1,127.34 and 387.48 is: 580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.34 : 1,127.34 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.34/1,127.34 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.34x = 1,127.34 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.34x = 436,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,821.70/752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.62

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