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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.35, 1,130.63 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.35, 1,130.63 and 388.26 is: 582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.35 : 1,130.63 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.35/1,130.63 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.35x = 1,130.63 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.35x = 438,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,976.46/753.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.70

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