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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.55, 1,123.52 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.55, 1,123.52 and 383.84 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.55 : 1,123.52 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.55/1,123.52 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.55x = 1,123.52 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.55x = 431,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,244.38/749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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