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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.64, 1,123.48 and 384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.64, 1,123.48 and 384.55 is: 576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.64 : 1,123.48 = 384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.64/1,123.48 = 384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.64x = 1,123.48 × 384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.64x = 432,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,034.23/749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.32

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