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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,129.12 and 532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,129.12 and 532.92 is: 799.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,129.12 = 532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,129.12 = 532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,129.12 × 532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 601,730.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,730.63/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.71

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