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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.45, 1,133.01 and 384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.45, 1,133.01 and 384.87 is: 577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.45 : 1,133.01 = 384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.45/1,133.01 = 384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.45x = 1,133.01 × 384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.45x = 436,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,058.75/755.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.22

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