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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.42, 1,136.16 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.42, 1,136.16 and 391.72 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.42 : 1,136.16 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.42/1,136.16 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.42x = 1,136.16 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.42x = 445,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,056.60/757.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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