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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.63, 1,128.96 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.63, 1,128.96 and 387.23 is: 580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,128.96 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,128.96 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,128.96 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 437,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,161.54/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.85

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