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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.44, 1,135.16 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.44, 1,135.16 and 390.48 is: 586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 1,135.16 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/1,135.16 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 1,135.16 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 443,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,257.28/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.75

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