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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.77, 1,133.94 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.77, 1,133.94 and 390.32 is: 585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.77 : 1,133.94 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.77/1,133.94 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.77x = 1,133.94 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.77x = 442,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,599.46/755.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.63

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