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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.63, 1,126.62 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.63, 1,126.62 and 385.68 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.63 : 1,126.62 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.63/1,126.62 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.63x = 1,126.62 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.63x = 434,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,514.80/750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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