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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,136.28 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,136.28 and 392.37 is: 588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,136.28 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,136.28 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,136.28 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 445,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,842.18/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.69

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