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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,131.66 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,131.66 and 388.94 is: 583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,131.66 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,131.66 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,131.66 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 440,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,142.18/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.71

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