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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.79, 1,123.15 and 384.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.79, 1,123.15 and 384.07 is: 575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.79 : 1,123.15 = 384.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.79/1,123.15 = 384.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.79x = 1,123.15 × 384.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.79x = 431,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,368.22/749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.32

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