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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.33, 1,133.80 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.33, 1,133.80 and 390.02 is: 585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.33 : 1,133.80 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.33/1,133.80 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.33x = 1,133.80 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.33x = 442,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,198.03/755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.44

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