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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,139.46 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,139.46 and 394.12 is: 591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,139.46 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,139.46 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,139.46 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 449,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,083.98/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.18

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