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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.40, 1,125.59 and 384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.40, 1,125.59 and 384.98 is: 577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.40 : 1,125.59 = 384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.40/1,125.59 = 384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.40x = 1,125.59 × 384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.40x = 433,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,322.09/750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.46

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