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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.92, 1,130.03 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.92, 1,130.03 and 387.96 is: 582.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.92 : 1,130.03 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.92/1,130.03 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.92x = 1,130.03 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.92x = 438,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,410.16/752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.28

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