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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.90, 1,130.13 and 388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.90, 1,130.13 and 388.25 is: 582.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.90 : 1,130.13 = 388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.90/1,130.13 = 388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.90x = 1,130.13 × 388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.90x = 438,772.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,772.97/753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.00

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