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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.22, 1,126.61 and 385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.22, 1,126.61 and 385.97 is: 578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.22 : 1,126.61 = 385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.22/1,126.61 = 385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.22x = 1,126.61 × 385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.22x = 434,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,830.10/751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.83

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