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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,129.68 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,129.68 and 428.40 is: 643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,129.68 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,129.68 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,129.68 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 483,954.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,954.91/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.21

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