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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.29, 1,133.49 and 391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.29, 1,133.49 and 391.58 is: 586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.29 : 1,133.49 = 391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.29/1,133.49 = 391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.29x = 1,133.49 × 391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.29x = 443,846.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,846.35/757.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.10

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