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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.13, 1,133.64 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.13, 1,133.64 and 391.16 is: 585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.13 : 1,133.64 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.13/1,133.64 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.13x = 1,133.64 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.13x = 443,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,428.95/757.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.67

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