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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,130.49 and 388.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,130.49 and 388.49 is: 582.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,130.49 = 388.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,130.49 = 388.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,130.49 × 388.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 439,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,182.12/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.90

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