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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.40, 1,138.59 and 389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.40, 1,138.59 and 389.43 is: 583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.40 : 1,138.59 = 389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.40/1,138.59 = 389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.40x = 1,138.59 × 389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.40x = 443,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,401.10/759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.89

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