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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.98, 1,132.94 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.98, 1,132.94 and 390.02 is: 585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.98 : 1,132.94 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.98/1,132.94 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.98x = 1,132.94 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.98x = 441,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,869.26/754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.27

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