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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.08, 1,135.32 and 392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.08, 1,135.32 and 392.36 is: 587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.08 : 1,135.32 = 392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.08/1,135.32 = 392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.08x = 1,135.32 × 392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.08x = 445,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,454.16/758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.61

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