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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.86, 1,128.48 and 492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.86, 1,128.48 and 492.04 is: 737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.86 : 1,128.48 = 492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.86/1,128.48 = 492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.86x = 1,128.48 × 492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.86x = 555,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,257.30/752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.53

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