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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.51, 1,138.86 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.51, 1,138.86 and 393.93 is: 590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.51 : 1,138.86 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.51/1,138.86 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.51x = 1,138.86 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.51x = 448,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,631.12/759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.68

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