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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.69, 1,128.47 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.69, 1,128.47 and 341.75 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.69 : 1,128.47 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.69/1,128.47 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.69x = 1,128.47 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.69x = 385,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,655.73/752.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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