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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.33, 1,126.10 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.33, 1,126.10 and 385.83 is: 579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.33 : 1,126.10 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.33/1,126.10 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.33x = 1,126.10 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.33x = 434,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,484.13/750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.06

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