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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,128.47 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,128.47 and 357.18 is: 535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,128.47 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,128.47 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,128.47 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 403,065.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,065.13/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.49

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