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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.59, 1,131.72 and 390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.59, 1,131.72 and 390.73 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.59 : 1,131.72 = 390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.59/1,131.72 = 390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.59x = 1,131.72 × 390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.59x = 442,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,196.96/755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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