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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.58, 1,123.68 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.58, 1,123.68 and 384.66 is: 576.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.58 : 1,123.68 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.58/1,123.68 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.58x = 1,123.68 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.58x = 432,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,234.75/749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.64

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