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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.51, 1,124.58 and 384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.51, 1,124.58 and 384.81 is: 576.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.51 : 1,124.58 = 384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.51/1,124.58 = 384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.51x = 1,124.58 × 384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.51x = 432,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,749.63/750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.61

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