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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,124.91 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,124.91 and 386.19 is: 578.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,124.91 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,124.91 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,124.91 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 434,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,428.99/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.29

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