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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,141.16 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,141.16 and 394.47 is: 593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,141.16 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,141.16 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,141.16 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 450,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,151.41/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.11

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