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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.39, 1,124.45 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.39, 1,124.45 and 385.44 is: 577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.39 : 1,124.45 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.39/1,124.45 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.39x = 1,124.45 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.39x = 433,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,406.08/750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.57

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