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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.83, 1,128.90 and 341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.83, 1,128.90 and 341.89 is: 512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.83 : 1,128.90 = 341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.83/1,128.90 = 341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.83x = 1,128.90 × 341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.83x = 385,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,959.62/752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.68

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