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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.32, 1,124.66 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.32, 1,124.66 and 384.36 is: 576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.32 : 1,124.66 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.32/1,124.66 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.32x = 1,124.66 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.32x = 432,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,274.32/749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.89

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