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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.62, 1,128.48 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.62, 1,128.48 and 386.67 is: 580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.62 : 1,128.48 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.62/1,128.48 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.62x = 1,128.48 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.62x = 436,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,349.36/751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.55

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