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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.89, 1,135.26 and 391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.89, 1,135.26 and 391.89 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.89 : 1,135.26 = 391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.89/1,135.26 = 391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.89x = 1,135.26 × 391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.89x = 444,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,897.04/757.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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