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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.17, 1,124.03 and 384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.17, 1,124.03 and 384.13 is: 576.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.17 : 1,124.03 = 384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.17/1,124.03 = 384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.17x = 1,124.03 × 384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.17x = 431,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,773.64/749.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.34

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