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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.82, 1,139.52 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.82, 1,139.52 and 394.36 is: 591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.82 : 1,139.52 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.82/1,139.52 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.82x = 1,139.52 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.82x = 449,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,381.11/759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.43

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