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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.57, 1,138.56 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.57, 1,138.56 and 389.62 is: 584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.57 : 1,138.56 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.57/1,138.56 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.57x = 1,138.56 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.57x = 443,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,605.75/759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.02

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