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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.50, 1,129.02 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.50, 1,129.02 and 341.32 is: 512.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.50 : 1,129.02 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.50/1,129.02 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.50x = 1,129.02 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.50x = 385,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,357.11/752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.10

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