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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.29, 1,127.39 and 386.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.29, 1,127.39 and 386.21 is: 579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.29 : 1,127.39 = 386.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.29/1,127.39 = 386.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.29x = 1,127.39 × 386.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.29x = 435,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,401.72/751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.54

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