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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.63, 1,139.46 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.63, 1,139.46 and 394.23 is: 591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.63 : 1,139.46 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.63/1,139.46 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.63x = 1,139.46 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.63x = 449,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,209.32/759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.35

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