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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.73, 1,134.20 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.73, 1,134.20 and 390.62 is: 586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.73 : 1,134.20 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.73/1,134.20 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.73x = 1,134.20 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.73x = 443,041.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,041.20/755.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.24

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