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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.82, 1,128.05 and 386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.82, 1,128.05 and 386.86 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.82 : 1,128.05 = 386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.82/1,128.05 = 386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.82x = 1,128.05 × 386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.82x = 436,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,402.08/751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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