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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,134.06 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,134.06 and 391.52 is: 587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,134.06 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,134.06 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,134.06 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 443,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,999.54/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.29

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