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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.63, 1,129.07 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.63, 1,129.07 and 232.62 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,129.07 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,129.07 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,129.07 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 262,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,644.84/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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