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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.71, 1,123.52 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.71, 1,123.52 and 383.73 is: 575.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.71 : 1,123.52 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.71/1,123.52 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.71x = 1,123.52 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.71x = 431,128.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,128.33/749.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.06

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