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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.57, 1,129.50 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.57, 1,129.50 and 388.17 is: 581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.57 : 1,129.50 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.57/1,129.50 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.57x = 1,129.50 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.57x = 438,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,438.02/753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.81

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