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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.24, 1,133.43 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.24, 1,133.43 and 391.52 is: 586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.24 : 1,133.43 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.24/1,133.43 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.24x = 1,133.43 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.24x = 443,761.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,761.88/757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.03

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