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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,136.32 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,136.32 and 392.38 is: 588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,136.32 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,136.32 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,136.32 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 445,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,869.24/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.73

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