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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.13, 1,136.64 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.13, 1,136.64 and 393.16 is: 588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.13 : 1,136.64 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.13/1,136.64 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.13x = 1,136.64 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.13x = 446,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,881.38/759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.68

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