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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.17, 1,134.66 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.17, 1,134.66 and 391.20 is: 586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.17 : 1,134.66 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.17/1,134.66 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.17x = 1,134.66 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.17x = 443,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,878.99/757.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.23

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