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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.13, 1,125.41 and 385.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.13, 1,125.41 and 385.17 is: 577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.13 : 1,125.41 = 385.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.13/1,125.41 = 385.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.13x = 1,125.41 × 385.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.13x = 433,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,474.17/750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.87

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