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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.46, 1,135.26 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.46, 1,135.26 and 392.04 is: 587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.46 : 1,135.26 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.46/1,135.26 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.46x = 1,135.26 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.46x = 445,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,067.33/757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.58

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