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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.63, 1,132.41 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.63, 1,132.41 and 389.64 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.63 : 1,132.41 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.63/1,132.41 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.63x = 1,132.41 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.63x = 441,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,232.23/755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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