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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.04, 1,134.12 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.04, 1,134.12 and 390.60 is: 585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.04 : 1,134.12 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.04/1,134.12 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.04x = 1,134.12 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.04x = 442,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,987.27/756.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.93

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