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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.41, 1,133.70 and 390.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.41, 1,133.70 and 390.99 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.41 : 1,133.70 = 390.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.41/1,133.70 = 390.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.41x = 1,133.70 × 390.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.41x = 443,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,265.36/756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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