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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,135.59 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,135.59 and 391.55 is: 587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,135.59 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,135.59 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,135.59 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 444,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,640.26/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.64

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