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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.06, 1,123.82 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.06, 1,123.82 and 384.11 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.06 : 1,123.82 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.06/1,123.82 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.06x = 1,123.82 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.06x = 431,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,662.96/749.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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