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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.16, 1,139.34 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.16, 1,139.34 and 394.05 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.16 : 1,139.34 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.16/1,139.34 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.16x = 1,139.34 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.16x = 448,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,956.93/759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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