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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.84, 1,123.71 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.84, 1,123.71 and 383.85 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.84 : 1,123.71 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.84/1,123.71 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.84x = 1,123.71 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.84x = 431,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,336.08/749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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