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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,135.32 and 391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,135.32 and 391.35 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,135.32 = 391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,135.32 = 391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,135.32 × 391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 444,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,307.48/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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