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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.82, 1,134.66 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.82, 1,134.66 and 391.38 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.82 : 1,134.66 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.82/1,134.66 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.82x = 1,134.66 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.82x = 444,077.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,077.51/756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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