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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.97, 1,130.51 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.97, 1,130.51 and 388.02 is: 582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.97 : 1,130.51 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.97/1,130.51 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.97x = 1,130.51 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.97x = 438,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,660.49/752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.57

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