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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.46, 1,128.67 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.46, 1,128.67 and 232.44 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.46 : 1,128.67 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.46/1,128.67 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.46x = 1,128.67 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.46x = 262,348.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,348.05/752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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