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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,123.47 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,123.47 and 383.58 is: 574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,123.47 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,123.47 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,123.47 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 430,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,940.62/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.89

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