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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.30, 1,124.14 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.30, 1,124.14 and 384.08 is: 576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.30 : 1,124.14 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.30/1,124.14 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.30x = 1,124.14 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.30x = 431,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,759.69/749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.22

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