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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,135.95 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,135.95 and 392.34 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,135.95 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,135.95 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,135.95 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 445,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,678.62/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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