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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.96, 1,123.90 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.96, 1,123.90 and 383.98 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.96 : 1,123.90 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.96/1,123.90 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.96x = 1,123.90 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.96x = 431,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,548.54/749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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