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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.92, 1,128.56 and 387.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.92, 1,128.56 and 387.73 is: 581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.92 : 1,128.56 = 387.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.92/1,128.56 = 387.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.92x = 1,128.56 × 387.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.92x = 437,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,578.22/752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.17

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