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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.68, 1,128.41 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.68, 1,128.41 and 387.27 is: 580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.68 : 1,128.41 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.68/1,128.41 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.68x = 1,128.41 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.68x = 436,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,999.34/752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.59

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