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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.57, 1,135.78 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.57, 1,135.78 and 392.13 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.57 : 1,135.78 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.57/1,135.78 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.57x = 1,135.78 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.57x = 445,369.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,369.64/757.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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