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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,128.94 and 492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,128.94 and 492.52 is: 738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,128.94 = 492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,128.94 = 492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,128.94 × 492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 556,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,025.53/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.88

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