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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,124.19 and 384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,124.19 and 384.28 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,124.19 = 384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,124.19 = 384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,124.19 × 384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 432,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,003.73/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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