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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.22, 1,138.02 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.22, 1,138.02 and 393.92 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.22 : 1,138.02 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.22/1,138.02 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.22x = 1,138.02 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.22x = 448,288.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,288.84/759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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