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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,136.70 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,136.70 and 392.72 is: 588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,136.70 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,136.70 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,136.70 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 446,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,399.14/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.13

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