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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.09, 1,138.91 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.09, 1,138.91 and 394.12 is: 591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.09 : 1,138.91 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.09/1,138.91 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.09x = 1,138.91 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.09x = 448,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,867.21/759.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.32

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