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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.11, 1,124.36 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.11, 1,124.36 and 384.16 is: 576.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.11 : 1,124.36 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.11/1,124.36 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.11x = 1,124.36 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.11x = 431,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,934.14/749.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.60

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