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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.56, 1,129.42 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.56, 1,129.42 and 387.32 is: 581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.56 : 1,129.42 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.56/1,129.42 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.56x = 1,129.42 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.56x = 437,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,446.95/752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.28

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