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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.98, 1,130.25 and 388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.98, 1,130.25 and 388.67 is: 582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.98 : 1,130.25 = 388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.98/1,130.25 = 388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.98x = 1,130.25 × 388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.98x = 439,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,290.07/753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.63

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