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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.17, 1,127.03 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.17, 1,127.03 and 386.13 is: 579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.17 : 1,127.03 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.17/1,127.03 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.17x = 1,127.03 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.17x = 435,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,180.09/751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.34

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