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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.65, 1,123.50 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.65, 1,123.50 and 384.52 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.65 : 1,123.50 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.65/1,123.50 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.65x = 1,123.50 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.65x = 432,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,008.22/749.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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