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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.67, 1,128.76 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.67, 1,128.76 and 387.40 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.67 : 1,128.76 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.67/1,128.76 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.67x = 1,128.76 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.67x = 437,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,279.69/752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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