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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.41, 1,132.22 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.41, 1,132.22 and 389.30 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.41 : 1,132.22 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.41/1,132.22 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.41x = 1,132.22 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.41x = 440,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,765.64/754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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