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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.56, 1,128.84 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.56, 1,128.84 and 405.68 is: 608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.56 : 1,128.84 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.56/1,128.84 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.56x = 1,128.84 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.56x = 457,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,947.81/752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.52

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