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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.44, 1,134.76 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.44, 1,134.76 and 391.84 is: 587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.44 : 1,134.76 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.44/1,134.76 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.44x = 1,134.76 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.44x = 444,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,644.36/757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.04

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