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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.10, 1,137.45 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.10, 1,137.45 and 393.34 is: 589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.10 : 1,137.45 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.10/1,137.45 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.10x = 1,137.45 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.10x = 447,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,404.58/759.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.39

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