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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,128.61 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,128.61 and 259.19 is: 388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,128.61 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,128.61 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,128.61 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 292,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,524.43/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.51

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