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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,127.12 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,127.12 and 386.01 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,127.12 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,127.12 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,127.12 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 435,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,077.66/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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