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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.75, 1,127.26 and 386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.75, 1,127.26 and 386.71 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.75 : 1,127.26 = 386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.75/1,127.26 = 386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.75x = 1,127.26 × 386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.75x = 435,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,922.71/751.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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