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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.70, 1,139.22 and 393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.70, 1,139.22 and 393.70 is: 590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.70 : 1,139.22 = 393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.70/1,139.22 = 393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.70x = 1,139.22 × 393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.70x = 448,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,510.91/759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.38

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