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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.22, 1,129.86 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.22, 1,129.86 and 387.78 is: 581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.22 : 1,129.86 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.22/1,129.86 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.22x = 1,129.86 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.22x = 438,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,137.11/753.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.69

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