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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,128.16 and 405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,128.16 and 405.37 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,128.16 = 405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,128.16 = 405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,128.16 × 405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 457,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,322.22/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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