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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.07, 1,134.43 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.07, 1,134.43 and 391.12 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.07 : 1,134.43 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.07/1,134.43 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.07x = 1,134.43 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.07x = 443,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,692.59/756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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