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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,137.42 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,137.42 and 393.15 is: 589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,137.42 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,137.42 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,137.42 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 447,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,176.67/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.66

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