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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.65, 1,129 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.65, 1,129 and 357.24 is: 535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.65 : 1,129 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.65/1,129 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.65x = 1,129 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.65x = 403,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,323.96/752.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.87

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