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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,134.65 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,134.65 and 390.92 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,134.65 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,134.65 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,134.65 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 443,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,557.38/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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