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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.50, 1,126.14 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.50, 1,126.14 and 385.26 is: 578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.50 : 1,126.14 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.50/1,126.14 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.50x = 1,126.14 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.50x = 433,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,856.70/750.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.09

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