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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.55, 1,125.83 and 386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.55, 1,125.83 and 386.05 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.55 : 1,125.83 = 386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.55/1,125.83 = 386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.55x = 1,125.83 × 386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.55x = 434,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,624.74/750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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