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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,127.34 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,127.34 and 386.28 is: 579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,127.34 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,127.34 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,127.34 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 435,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,468.90/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.74

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