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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.71, 1,129.18 and 259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.71, 1,129.18 and 259.06 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.71 : 1,129.18 = 259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.71/1,129.18 = 259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.71x = 1,129.18 × 259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.71x = 292,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,525.73/752.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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