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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.82, 1,138.59 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.82, 1,138.59 and 393.62 is: 590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.82 : 1,138.59 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.82/1,138.59 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.82x = 1,138.59 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.82x = 448,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,166.10/758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.61

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