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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.80, 1,135.12 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.80, 1,135.12 and 391.44 is: 587.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.80 : 1,135.12 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.80/1,135.12 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.80x = 1,135.12 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.80x = 444,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,331.37/756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.12

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