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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,135.12 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,135.12 and 391.24 is: 587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,135.12 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,135.12 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,135.12 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 444,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,104.35/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.16

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