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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.19, 1,127.46 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.19, 1,127.46 and 386.20 is: 579.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.19 : 1,127.46 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.19/1,127.46 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.19x = 1,127.46 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.19x = 435,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,419.41/751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.64

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