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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.49, 1,128.45 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.49, 1,128.45 and 301.55 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.49 : 1,128.45 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.49/1,128.45 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.49x = 1,128.45 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.49x = 340,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,285.79/752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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