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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,138.20 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,138.20 and 393.84 is: 590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,138.20 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,138.20 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,138.20 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 448,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,268.69/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.14

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