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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.92, 1,134.56 and 391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.92, 1,134.56 and 391.34 is: 586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.92 : 1,134.56 = 391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.92/1,134.56 = 391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.92x = 1,134.56 × 391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.92x = 443,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,994.02/756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.58

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