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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.02, 1,136.15 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.02, 1,136.15 and 391.92 is: 588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.02 : 1,136.15 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.02/1,136.15 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.02x = 1,136.15 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.02x = 445,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,279.91/757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.20

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