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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.97, 1,132.00 and 384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.97, 1,132.00 and 384.55 is: 576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.97 : 1,132.00 = 384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.97/1,132.00 = 384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.97x = 1,132.00 × 384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.97x = 435,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,307.89/754.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.59

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