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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,132.14 and 389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,132.14 and 389.65 is: 584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,132.14 = 389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,132.14 = 389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,132.14 × 389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 441,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,138.35/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.48

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