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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,132.16 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,132.16 and 389.36 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,132.16 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,132.16 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,132.16 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 440,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,817.82/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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