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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.37, 1,129.05 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.37, 1,129.05 and 341.52 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.37 : 1,129.05 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.37/1,129.05 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.37x = 1,129.05 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.37x = 385,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,593.16/752.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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