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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.39, 1,128.13 and 557.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.39, 1,128.13 and 557.69 is: 836.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.39 : 1,128.13 = 557.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.39/1,128.13 = 557.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.39x = 1,128.13 × 557.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.39x = 629,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,139.78/752.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.19

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