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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,127.94 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,127.94 and 388.22 is: 581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,127.94 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,127.94 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,127.94 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 437,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,883.23/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.43

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