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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.32, 1,139.13 and 394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.32, 1,139.13 and 394.01 is: 591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.32 : 1,139.13 = 394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.32/1,139.13 = 394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.32x = 1,139.13 × 394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.32x = 448,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,828.61/759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.09

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