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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.81, 1,125.29 and 384.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.81, 1,125.29 and 384.57 is: 577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.81 : 1,125.29 = 384.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.81/1,125.29 = 384.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.81x = 1,125.29 × 384.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.81x = 432,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,753.74/749.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.15

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