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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.61, 1,128.71 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.61, 1,128.71 and 232.65 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.61 : 1,128.71 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.61/1,128.71 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.61x = 1,128.71 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.61x = 262,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,593.22/752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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