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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.52, 1,124.94 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.52, 1,124.94 and 384.78 is: 576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.52 : 1,124.94 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.52/1,124.94 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.52x = 1,124.94 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.52x = 432,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,854.41/750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.74

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