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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.19, 1,130.37 and 388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.19, 1,130.37 and 388.78 is: 582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.19 : 1,130.37 = 388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.19/1,130.37 = 388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.19x = 1,130.37 × 388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.19x = 439,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,459.60/754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.69

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