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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.62, 1,138.74 and 393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.62, 1,138.74 and 393.98 is: 590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.62 : 1,138.74 = 393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.62/1,138.74 = 393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.62x = 1,138.74 × 393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.62x = 448,640.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,640.79/759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.61

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