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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,124.16 and 384.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,124.16 and 384.27 is: 576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,124.16 = 384.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,124.16 = 384.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,124.16 × 384.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 431,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,980.96/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.41

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