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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.47, 1,125.98 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.47, 1,125.98 and 385.75 is: 578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.47 : 1,125.98 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.47/1,125.98 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.47x = 1,125.98 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.47x = 434,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,346.79/751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.00

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