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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.94, 1,132.24 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.94, 1,132.24 and 384.35 is: 576.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.94 : 1,132.24 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.94/1,132.24 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.94x = 1,132.24 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.94x = 435,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,178.25/754.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.44

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