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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.34, 1,139.79 and 394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.34, 1,139.79 and 394.03 is: 591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.34 : 1,139.79 = 394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.34/1,139.79 = 394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.34x = 1,139.79 × 394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.34x = 449,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,111.45/759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.45

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