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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.48, 1,130.70 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.48, 1,130.70 and 388.50 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.48 : 1,130.70 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.48/1,130.70 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.48x = 1,130.70 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.48x = 439,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,276.95/754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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