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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.27, 1,133.96 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.27, 1,133.96 and 389.97 is: 584.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.27 : 1,133.96 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.27/1,133.96 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.27x = 1,133.96 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.27x = 442,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,208.43/756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.72

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