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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.53, 1,126.62 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.53, 1,126.62 and 385.53 is: 577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.53 : 1,126.62 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.53/1,126.62 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.53x = 1,126.62 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.53x = 434,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,345.81/751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.95

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