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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.33, 1,124.23 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.33, 1,124.23 and 384.38 is: 576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.33 : 1,124.23 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.33/1,124.23 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.33x = 1,124.23 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.33x = 432,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,131.53/749.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.69

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