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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.92, 1,125.04 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.92, 1,125.04 and 384.88 is: 577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.92 : 1,125.04 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.92/1,125.04 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.92x = 1,125.04 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.92x = 433,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,005.40/749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.40

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