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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.14, 1,132.74 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.14, 1,132.74 and 390.64 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.14 : 1,132.74 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.14/1,132.74 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.14x = 1,132.74 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.14x = 442,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,490.72/755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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