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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,124.34 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,124.34 and 383.99 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,124.34 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,124.34 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,124.34 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 431,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,735.32/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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