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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.25, 1,138.17 and 393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.25, 1,138.17 and 393.29 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.25 : 1,138.17 = 393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.25/1,138.17 = 393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.25x = 1,138.17 × 393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.25x = 447,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,625.19/759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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