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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.95, 1,134.85 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.95, 1,134.85 and 391.50 is: 586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.95 : 1,134.85 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.95/1,134.85 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.95x = 1,134.85 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.95x = 444,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,291.82/756.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.95

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