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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,128.20 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,128.20 and 341.78 is: 512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,128.20 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,128.20 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,128.20 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 385,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,596.20/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.24

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