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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.40, 1,127.08 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.40, 1,127.08 and 385.98 is: 578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.40 : 1,127.08 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.40/1,127.08 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.40x = 1,127.08 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.40x = 435,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,030.34/751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.96

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