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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.62, 1,128.56 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.62, 1,128.56 and 258.86 is: 388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.62 : 1,128.56 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.62/1,128.56 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.62x = 1,128.56 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.62x = 292,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,139.04/752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.16

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