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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.80, 1,140.42 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.80, 1,140.42 and 394.85 is: 592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.80 : 1,140.42 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.80/1,140.42 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.80x = 1,140.42 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.80x = 450,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,294.84/759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.65

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