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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.69, 1,126.71 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.69, 1,126.71 and 385.74 is: 578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.69 : 1,126.71 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.69/1,126.71 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.69x = 1,126.71 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.69x = 434,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,617.12/750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.96

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