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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,134.26 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,134.26 and 386.19 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,134.26 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,134.26 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,134.26 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 438,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,039.39/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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