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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.25, 1,139.23 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.25, 1,139.23 and 393.84 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.25 : 1,139.23 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.25/1,139.23 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.25x = 1,139.23 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.25x = 448,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,674.34/759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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