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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.49, 1,136.24 and 393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.49, 1,136.24 and 393.51 is: 589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.49 : 1,136.24 = 393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.49/1,136.24 = 393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.49x = 1,136.24 × 393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.49x = 447,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,121.80/758.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.49

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