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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,131.37 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,131.37 and 388.80 is: 583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,131.37 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,131.37 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,131.37 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 439,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,876.66/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.21

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