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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.47, 1,136.77 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.47, 1,136.77 and 391.50 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.47 : 1,136.77 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.47/1,136.77 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.47x = 1,136.77 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.47x = 445,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,044.48/756.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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