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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.34, 1,138.29 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.34, 1,138.29 and 393.03 is: 589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.34 : 1,138.29 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.34/1,138.29 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.34x = 1,138.29 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.34x = 447,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,382.12/758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.95

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