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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,138.18 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,138.18 and 393.52 is: 589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,138.18 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,138.18 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,138.18 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 447,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,896.59/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.74

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