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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.77, 1,136.94 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.77, 1,136.94 and 392.33 is: 588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.77 : 1,136.94 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.77/1,136.94 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.77x = 1,136.94 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.77x = 446,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,055.67/757.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.64

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