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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.32, 1,136.21 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.32, 1,136.21 and 392.37 is: 588.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.32 : 1,136.21 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.32/1,136.21 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.32x = 1,136.21 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.32x = 445,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,812.76/757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.67

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