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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,137.51 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,137.51 and 393.84 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,137.51 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,137.51 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,137.51 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 447,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,996.94/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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