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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,137.90 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,137.90 and 393.84 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,137.90 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,137.90 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,137.90 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 448,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,150.54/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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