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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.47, 1,125.48 and 385.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.47, 1,125.48 and 385.21 is: 577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.47 : 1,125.48 = 385.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.47/1,125.48 = 385.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.47x = 1,125.48 × 385.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.47x = 433,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,546.84/750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.70

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