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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.53, 1,136.28 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.53, 1,136.28 and 393.03 is: 589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.53 : 1,136.28 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.53/1,136.28 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.53x = 1,136.28 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.53x = 446,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,592.13/757.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.54

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