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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.57, 1,133.68 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.57, 1,133.68 and 390.62 is: 586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.57 : 1,133.68 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.57/1,133.68 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.57x = 1,133.68 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.57x = 442,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,831.44/755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.09

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