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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.06, 1,123.98 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.06, 1,123.98 and 383.84 is: 575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.06 : 1,123.98 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.06/1,123.98 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.06x = 1,123.98 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.06x = 431,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,428.48/749.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.96

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