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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.38, 1,126.04 and 385.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.38, 1,126.04 and 385.39 is: 577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.38 : 1,126.04 = 385.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.38/1,126.04 = 385.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.38x = 1,126.04 × 385.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.38x = 433,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,964.04/751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.56

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