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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,140.50 and 394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,140.50 and 394.72 is: 592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,140.50 = 394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,140.50 = 394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,140.50 × 394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 450,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,170.48/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.59

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