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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.95, 1,139.04 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.95, 1,139.04 and 393.84 is: 591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.95 : 1,139.04 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.95/1,139.04 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.95x = 1,139.04 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.95x = 448,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,599.51/758.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.08

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