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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.78, 1,124.82 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.78, 1,124.82 and 384.66 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.78 : 1,124.82 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.78/1,124.82 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.78x = 1,124.82 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.78x = 432,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,673.26/750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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