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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.57, 1,129.43 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.57, 1,129.43 and 341.72 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.57 : 1,129.43 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.57/1,129.43 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.57x = 1,129.43 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.57x = 385,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,944.03/752.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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