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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.39, 1,139.22 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.39, 1,139.22 and 393.27 is: 589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.39 : 1,139.22 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.39/1,139.22 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.39x = 1,139.22 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.39x = 448,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,021.05/759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.97

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