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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.43, 1,128.37 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.43, 1,128.37 and 258.70 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.43 : 1,128.37 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.43/1,128.37 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.43x = 1,128.37 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.43x = 291,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,908.03/752.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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