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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.22, 1,139.52 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.22, 1,139.52 and 394.27 is: 591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.22 : 1,139.52 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.22/1,139.52 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.22x = 1,139.52 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.22x = 449,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,274.96/759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.76

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