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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.24, 1,139.19 and 394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.24, 1,139.19 and 394.29 is: 591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.24 : 1,139.19 = 394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.24/1,139.19 = 394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.24x = 1,139.19 × 394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.24x = 449,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,171.23/759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.61

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