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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,125.54 and 384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,125.54 and 384.85 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,125.54 = 384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,125.54 = 384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,125.54 × 384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 433,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,164.07/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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