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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.63, 1,137.96 and 393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.63, 1,137.96 and 393.23 is: 589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.63 : 1,137.96 = 393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.63/1,137.96 = 393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.63x = 1,137.96 × 393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.63x = 447,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,474.32/758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.85

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