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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.08, 1,135.09 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.08, 1,135.09 and 391.67 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.08 : 1,135.09 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.08/1,135.09 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.08x = 1,135.09 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.08x = 444,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,580.70/757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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