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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.35, 1,136.51 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.35, 1,136.51 and 393.04 is: 589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.35 : 1,136.51 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.35/1,136.51 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.35x = 1,136.51 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.35x = 446,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,693.89/758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.03

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