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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.73, 1,136.61 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.73, 1,136.61 and 392.28 is: 588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.73 : 1,136.61 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.73/1,136.61 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.73x = 1,136.61 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.73x = 445,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,869.37/757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.43

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