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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,126.67 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,126.67 and 385.83 is: 578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,126.67 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,126.67 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,126.67 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 434,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,701.16/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.65

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