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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.31, 1,124.07 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.31, 1,124.07 and 385.32 is: 577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.31 : 1,124.07 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.31/1,124.07 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.31x = 1,124.07 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.31x = 433,126.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,126.65/750.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.26

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