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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.46, 1,127.17 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.46, 1,127.17 and 386.04 is: 579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.46 : 1,127.17 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.46/1,127.17 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.46x = 1,127.17 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.46x = 435,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,132.71/751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.05

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