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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,126.72 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,126.72 and 385.92 is: 578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,126.72 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,126.72 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,126.72 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 434,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,823.78/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.53

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