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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.62, 1,135.25 and 391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.62, 1,135.25 and 391.66 is: 587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.62 : 1,135.25 = 391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.62/1,135.25 = 391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.62x = 1,135.25 × 391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.62x = 444,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,632.02/756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.66

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