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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.69, 1,136.50 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.69, 1,136.50 and 392.24 is: 588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.69 : 1,136.50 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.69/1,136.50 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.69x = 1,136.50 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.69x = 445,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,782.62/757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.35

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