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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.59, 1,136.66 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.59, 1,136.66 and 392.63 is: 589.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.59 : 1,136.66 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.59/1,136.66 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.59x = 1,136.66 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.59x = 446,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,279.17/757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.08

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