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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,135.12 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,135.12 and 392.16 is: 587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,135.12 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,135.12 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,135.12 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 445,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,148.66/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.67

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