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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.27, 1,139.19 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.27, 1,139.19 and 393.83 is: 590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.27 : 1,139.19 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.27/1,139.19 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.27x = 1,139.19 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.27x = 448,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,647.20/759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.89

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