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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,127.10 and 386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,127.10 and 386.31 is: 579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,127.10 = 386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,127.10 = 386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,127.10 × 386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 435,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,410.00/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.57

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