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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.50, 1,127.62 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.50, 1,127.62 and 387.40 is: 580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.50 : 1,127.62 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.50/1,127.62 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.50x = 1,127.62 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.50x = 436,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,839.99/752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.52

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