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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.59, 1,130.76 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.59, 1,130.76 and 388.89 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.59 : 1,130.76 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.59/1,130.76 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.59x = 1,130.76 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.59x = 439,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,741.26/754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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