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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.25, 1,123.52 and 384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.25, 1,123.52 and 384.21 is: 576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.25 : 1,123.52 = 384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.25/1,123.52 = 384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.25x = 1,123.52 × 384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.25x = 431,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,665.70/749.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.13

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