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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758, 1,136.52 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758, 1,136.52 and 392.48 is: 588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,136.52 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,136.52 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,136.52 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 446,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,061.37/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.47

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