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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.41, 1,132.20 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.41, 1,132.20 and 389.99 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.41 : 1,132.20 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.41/1,132.20 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.41x = 1,132.20 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.41x = 441,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,549.46/755.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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