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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,134.24 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,134.24 and 391.64 is: 587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,134.24 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,134.24 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,134.24 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 444,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,213.75/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.48

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