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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.20, 1,134.92 and 391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.20, 1,134.92 and 391.10 is: 586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.20 : 1,134.92 = 391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.20/1,134.92 = 391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.20x = 1,134.92 × 391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.20x = 443,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,862.52/756.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.96

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