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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.56, 1,130.92 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.56, 1,130.92 and 388.32 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.56 : 1,130.92 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.56/1,130.92 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.56x = 1,130.92 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.56x = 439,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,158.85/753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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