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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.33, 1,136.80 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.33, 1,136.80 and 392.02 is: 588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.33 : 1,136.80 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.33/1,136.80 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.33x = 1,136.80 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.33x = 445,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,648.34/757.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.45

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