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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,124.82 and 384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,124.82 and 384.92 is: 576.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,124.82 = 384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,124.82 = 384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,124.82 × 384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 432,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,965.71/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.49

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