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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.09, 1,135.91 and 392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.09, 1,135.91 and 392.12 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.09 : 1,135.91 = 392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.09/1,135.91 = 392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.09x = 1,135.91 × 392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.09x = 445,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,413.03/757.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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