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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.17, 1,129.88 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.17, 1,129.88 and 387.92 is: 581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.17 : 1,129.88 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.17/1,129.88 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.17x = 1,129.88 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.17x = 438,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,306.84/753.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.95

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