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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.41, 1,138.20 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.41, 1,138.20 and 393.99 is: 590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.41 : 1,138.20 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.41/1,138.20 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.41x = 1,138.20 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.41x = 448,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,439.42/759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.51

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