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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.06, 1,131.27 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.06, 1,131.27 and 382.95 is: 574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.06 : 1,131.27 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.06/1,131.27 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.06x = 1,131.27 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.06x = 433,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,219.85/754.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.52

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