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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.43, 1,138.05 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.43, 1,138.05 and 393.12 is: 589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.43 : 1,138.05 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.43/1,138.05 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.43x = 1,138.05 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.43x = 447,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,390.22/758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.89

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