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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.72, 1,129.11 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.72, 1,129.11 and 233.07 is: 349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.72 : 1,129.11 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.72/1,129.11 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.72x = 1,129.11 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.72x = 263,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,161.67/752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.62

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