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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,130.49 and 389.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,130.49 and 389.57 is: 583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,130.49 = 389.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,130.49 = 389.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,130.49 × 389.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 440,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,404.99/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.10

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