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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.97, 1,127.17 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.97, 1,127.17 and 386.02 is: 579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.97 : 1,127.17 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.97/1,127.17 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.97x = 1,127.17 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.97x = 435,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,103.54/750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.39

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