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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,126.49 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,126.49 and 386.55 is: 579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,126.49 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,126.49 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,126.49 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 435,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,442.78/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.33

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