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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,124.18 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,124.18 and 384.16 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,124.18 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,124.18 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,124.18 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 431,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,864.99/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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