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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.58, 1,130.61 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.58, 1,130.61 and 388.63 is: 583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.58 : 1,130.61 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.58/1,130.61 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.58x = 1,130.61 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.58x = 439,388.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,388.96/753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.07

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