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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.09, 1,134.41 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.09, 1,134.41 and 391.12 is: 586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.09 : 1,134.41 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.09/1,134.41 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.09x = 1,134.41 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.09x = 443,685.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,685.65/756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.82

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