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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.80, 1,133.13 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.80, 1,133.13 and 385.66 is: 578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.80 : 1,133.13 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.80/1,133.13 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.80x = 1,133.13 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.80x = 437,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,002.92/755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.20

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