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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.56, 1,130.94 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.56, 1,130.94 and 389.52 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.56 : 1,130.94 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.56/1,130.94 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.56x = 1,130.94 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.56x = 440,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,523.75/754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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