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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.68, 1,128.88 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.68, 1,128.88 and 387.78 is: 581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.68 : 1,128.88 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.68/1,128.88 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.68x = 1,128.88 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.68x = 437,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,757.09/752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.60

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