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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,128.09 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,128.09 and 508.44 is: 761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,128.09 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,128.09 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,128.09 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 573,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,566.08/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.89

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