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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,136.84 and 391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,136.84 and 391.59 is: 588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,136.84 = 391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,136.84 = 391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,136.84 × 391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 445,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,175.18/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.45

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