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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.96, 1,129.89 and 387.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.96, 1,129.89 and 387.98 is: 581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.96 : 1,129.89 = 387.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.96/1,129.89 = 387.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.96x = 1,129.89 × 387.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.96x = 438,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,369.07/753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.42

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