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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.63, 1,128.65 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.63, 1,128.65 and 341.69 is: 512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,128.65 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,128.65 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,128.65 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 385,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,641.07/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.39

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