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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.97, 1,129.38 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.97, 1,129.38 and 357.56 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.97 : 1,129.38 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.97/1,129.38 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.97x = 1,129.38 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.97x = 403,821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,821.11/752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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