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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.21, 1,131.86 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.21, 1,131.86 and 388.95 is: 583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.21 : 1,131.86 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.21/1,131.86 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.21x = 1,131.86 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.21x = 440,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,236.95/754.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.71

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