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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.59, 1,132.44 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.59, 1,132.44 and 389.32 is: 584.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.59 : 1,132.44 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.59/1,132.44 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.59x = 1,132.44 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.59x = 440,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,881.54/754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.27

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