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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.79, 1,129.30 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.79, 1,129.30 and 232.84 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.79 : 1,129.30 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.79/1,129.30 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.79x = 1,129.30 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.79x = 262,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,944.82/752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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