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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.14, 1,132.71 and 389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.14, 1,132.71 and 389.73 is: 584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.14 : 1,132.71 = 389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.14/1,132.71 = 389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.14x = 1,132.71 × 389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.14x = 441,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,451.07/755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.60

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