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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,125.04 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,125.04 and 385.12 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,125.04 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,125.04 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,125.04 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 433,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,275.40/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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