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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.07, 1,130.94 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.07, 1,130.94 and 388.82 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.07 : 1,130.94 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.07/1,130.94 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.07x = 1,130.94 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.07x = 439,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,726.44/754.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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