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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,134.98 and 387.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,134.98 and 387.07 is: 579.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,134.98 = 387.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,134.98 = 387.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,134.98 × 387.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 439,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,317.68/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.53

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