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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,135.74 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,135.74 and 392.25 is: 587.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,135.74 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,135.74 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,135.74 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 445,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,494.02/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.74

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