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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,136.03 and 391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,136.03 and 391.89 is: 588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,136.03 = 391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,136.03 = 391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,136.03 × 391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 445,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,198.80/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.23

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