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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.88, 1,133 and 389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.88, 1,133 and 389.92 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.88 : 1,133 = 389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.88/1,133 = 389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.88x = 1,133 × 389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.88x = 441,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,779.36/754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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