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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.78, 1,129.17 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.78, 1,129.17 and 232.79 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.78 : 1,129.17 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.78/1,129.17 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.78x = 1,129.17 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.78x = 262,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,859.48/752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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