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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.48, 1,137.74 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.48, 1,137.74 and 393.03 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.48 : 1,137.74 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.48/1,137.74 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.48x = 1,137.74 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.48x = 447,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,163.99/758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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