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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.35, 1,138.46 and 393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.35, 1,138.46 and 393.91 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.35 : 1,138.46 = 393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.35/1,138.46 = 393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.35x = 1,138.46 × 393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.35x = 448,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,445.96/759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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