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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.05, 1,133.30 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.05, 1,133.30 and 390.10 is: 585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.05 : 1,133.30 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.05/1,133.30 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.05x = 1,133.30 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.05x = 442,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,100.33/755.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.52

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