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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,136.60 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,136.60 and 392.66 is: 588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,136.60 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,136.60 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,136.60 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 446,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,297.36/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.71

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