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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.16, 1,130.14 and 387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.16, 1,130.14 and 387.94 is: 582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.16 : 1,130.14 = 387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.16/1,130.14 = 387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.16x = 1,130.14 × 387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.16x = 438,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,426.51/753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.12

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