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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,129.01 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,129.01 and 387.02 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,129.01 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,129.01 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,129.01 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 436,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,950.34/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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