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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.41, 1,127.82 and 258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.41, 1,127.82 and 258.67 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.41 : 1,127.82 = 258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.41/1,127.82 = 258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.41x = 1,127.82 × 258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.41x = 291,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,730.38/752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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