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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,139.16 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,139.16 and 393.92 is: 591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,139.16 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,139.16 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,139.16 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 448,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,737.91/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.21

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