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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,135.20 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,135.20 and 391.50 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,135.20 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,135.20 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,135.20 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 444,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,430.80/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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