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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,124.58 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,124.58 and 384.15 is: 575.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,124.58 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,124.58 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,124.58 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 432,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,007.41/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.96

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