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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.56, 1,128.08 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.56, 1,128.08 and 508.48 is: 762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.56 : 1,128.08 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.56/1,128.08 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.56x = 1,128.08 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.56x = 573,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,606.12/752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.21

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