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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.28, 1,124.14 and 384.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.28, 1,124.14 and 384.33 is: 576.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.28 : 1,124.14 = 384.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.28/1,124.14 = 384.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.28x = 1,124.14 × 384.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.28x = 432,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,040.73/749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.61

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