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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.95, 1,125.54 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.95, 1,125.54 and 384 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.95 : 1,125.54 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.95/1,125.54 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.95x = 1,125.54 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.95x = 432,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,207.36/748.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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