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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,130.76 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,130.76 and 389.34 is: 584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,130.76 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,130.76 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,130.76 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 440,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,250.10/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.01

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