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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.79, 1,129.28 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.79, 1,129.28 and 232.83 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.79 : 1,129.28 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.79/1,129.28 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.79x = 1,129.28 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.79x = 262,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,930.26/752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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