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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,129.92 and 671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,129.92 and 671.88 is: 1,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,129.92 = 671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,129.92 = 671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,129.92 × 671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 759,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,170.65/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.36

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