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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.67, 1,129.01 and 259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.67, 1,129.01 and 259.05 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.67 : 1,129.01 = 259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.67/1,129.01 = 259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.67x = 1,129.01 × 259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.67x = 292,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,470.04/752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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