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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.06, 1,128.48 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.06, 1,128.48 and 388.08 is: 581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.06 : 1,128.48 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.06/1,128.48 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.06x = 1,128.48 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.06x = 437,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,940.52/753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.55

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