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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.13, 1,135.14 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.13, 1,135.14 and 392.16 is: 587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.13 : 1,135.14 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.13/1,135.14 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.13x = 1,135.14 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.13x = 445,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,156.50/758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.18

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