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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.50, 1,135.65 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.50, 1,135.65 and 392.34 is: 588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.50 : 1,135.65 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.50/1,135.65 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.50x = 1,135.65 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.50x = 445,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,560.92/757.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.20

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