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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.40, 1,124.55 and 384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.40, 1,124.55 and 384.41 is: 576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.40 : 1,124.55 = 384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.40/1,124.55 = 384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.40x = 1,124.55 × 384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.40x = 432,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,291.08/750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.08

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