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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,138.50 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,138.50 and 393.84 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,138.50 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,138.50 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,138.50 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 448,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,386.84/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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