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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.51, 1,139.97 and 394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.51, 1,139.97 and 394.55 is: 592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.51 : 1,139.97 = 394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.51/1,139.97 = 394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.51x = 1,139.97 × 394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.51x = 449,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,773.19/759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.19

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