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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,132.33 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,132.33 and 388.59 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,132.33 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,132.33 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,132.33 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 440,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,012.11/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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