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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.74, 1,134.18 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.74, 1,134.18 and 392.03 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.74 : 1,134.18 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.74/1,134.18 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.74x = 1,134.18 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.74x = 444,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,624.95/757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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