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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.24, 1,137.69 and 393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.24, 1,137.69 and 393.29 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.24 : 1,137.69 = 393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.24/1,137.69 = 393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.24x = 1,137.69 × 393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.24x = 447,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,436.41/758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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