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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.72, 1,140.14 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.72, 1,140.14 and 393.75 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.72 : 1,140.14 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.72/1,140.14 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.72x = 1,140.14 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.72x = 448,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,931.11/758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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