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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,139.20 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,139.20 and 394.07 is: 591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,139.20 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,139.20 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,139.20 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 448,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,917.86/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.17

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