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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.94, 1,136.10 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.94, 1,136.10 and 391.96 is: 588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.94 : 1,136.10 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.94/1,136.10 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.94x = 1,136.10 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.94x = 445,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,305.76/756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.30

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