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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.24, 1,123.84 and 384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.24, 1,123.84 and 384.12 is: 575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.24 : 1,123.84 = 384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.24/1,123.84 = 384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.24x = 1,123.84 × 384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.24x = 431,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,689.42/750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.40

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