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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.30, 1,132.17 and 389.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.30, 1,132.17 and 389.35 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.30 : 1,132.17 = 389.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.30/1,132.17 = 389.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.30x = 1,132.17 × 389.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.30x = 440,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,810.39/754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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