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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.66, 1,140.09 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.66, 1,140.09 and 394.56 is: 592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.66 : 1,140.09 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.66/1,140.09 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.66x = 1,140.09 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.66x = 449,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,833.91/759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.15

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