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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,134.92 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,134.92 and 391.08 is: 586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,134.92 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,134.92 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,134.92 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 443,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,844.51/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.69

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