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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,131.77 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,131.77 and 389.61 is: 584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,131.77 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,131.77 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,131.77 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 440,949.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,949.88/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.81

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