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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.91, 1,125.67 and 384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.91, 1,125.67 and 384.89 is: 576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.91 : 1,125.67 = 384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.91/1,125.67 = 384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.91x = 1,125.67 × 384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.91x = 433,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,259.13/750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.98

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