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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,129.98 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,129.98 and 383.14 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,129.98 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,129.98 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,129.98 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 432,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,940.54/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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