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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.73, 1,132.70 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.73, 1,132.70 and 389.62 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.73 : 1,132.70 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.73/1,132.70 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.73x = 1,132.70 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.73x = 441,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,314.96/754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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