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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.68, 1,129.02 and 496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.68, 1,129.02 and 496.12 is: 744.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.68 : 1,129.02 = 496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.68/1,129.02 = 496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.68x = 1,129.02 × 496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.68x = 560,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,129.40/752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.18

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