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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.29, 1,136.16 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.29, 1,136.16 and 392.34 is: 588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.29 : 1,136.16 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.29/1,136.16 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.29x = 1,136.16 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.29x = 445,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,761.01/757.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.63

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