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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.84, 1,137.11 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.84, 1,137.11 and 393.53 is: 589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.84 : 1,137.11 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.84/1,137.11 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.84x = 1,137.11 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.84x = 447,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,479.25/758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.69

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