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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.66, 1,132.39 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.66, 1,132.39 and 389.44 is: 584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.66 : 1,132.39 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.66/1,132.39 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.66x = 1,132.39 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.66x = 440,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,997.96/754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.37

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