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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.52, 1,138.24 and 388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.52, 1,138.24 and 388.55 is: 582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.52 : 1,138.24 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.52/1,138.24 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.52x = 1,138.24 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.52x = 442,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,262.87/759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.29

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