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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,129.41 and 367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,129.41 and 367.89 is: 552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,129.41 = 367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,129.41 = 367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,129.41 × 367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 415,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,498.64/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.05

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