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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,125.50 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,125.50 and 386.03 is: 578.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,125.50 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,125.50 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,125.50 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 434,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,477.65/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.58

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