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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.80, 1,129.20 and 738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.80, 1,129.20 and 738.40 is: 1,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.80 : 1,129.20 = 738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.80/1,129.20 = 738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.80x = 1,129.20 × 738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.80x = 833,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,801.28/752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.60

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