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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.05, 1,131.40 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.05, 1,131.40 and 388.64 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.05 : 1,131.40 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.05/1,131.40 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.05x = 1,131.40 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.05x = 439,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,707.30/754.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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