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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.65, 1,126.76 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.65, 1,126.76 and 385.62 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.65 : 1,126.76 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.65/1,126.76 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.65x = 1,126.76 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.65x = 434,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,499.26/751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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