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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.74, 1,130.81 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.74, 1,130.81 and 382.65 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.74 : 1,130.81 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.74/1,130.81 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.74x = 1,130.81 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.74x = 432,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,702.53/753.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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