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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.59, 1,128.98 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.59, 1,128.98 and 232.62 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.59 : 1,128.98 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.59/1,128.98 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.59x = 1,128.98 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.59x = 262,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,623.33/752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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