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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.33, 1,135.30 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.33, 1,135.30 and 391.02 is: 586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.33 : 1,135.30 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.33/1,135.30 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.33x = 1,135.30 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.33x = 443,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,925.01/756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.95

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