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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.70, 1,135.08 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.70, 1,135.08 and 392.20 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.70 : 1,135.08 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.70/1,135.08 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.70x = 1,135.08 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.70x = 445,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,178.38/756.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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