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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.59, 1,133.22 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.59, 1,133.22 and 391.73 is: 586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.59 : 1,133.22 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.59/1,133.22 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.59x = 1,133.22 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.59x = 443,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,916.27/756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.73

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