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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.61, 1,127.77 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.61, 1,127.77 and 386.66 is: 580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.61 : 1,127.77 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.61/1,127.77 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.61x = 1,127.77 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.61x = 436,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,065.40/751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.17

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