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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.52, 1,134.66 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.52, 1,134.66 and 391.52 is: 586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.52 : 1,134.66 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.52/1,134.66 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.52x = 1,134.66 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.52x = 444,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,242.08/757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.44

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