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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.48, 1,124.70 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.48, 1,124.70 and 384.50 is: 576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.48 : 1,124.70 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.48/1,124.70 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.48x = 1,124.70 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.48x = 432,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,441.53/750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.22

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