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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.83, 1,140.06 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.83, 1,140.06 and 394.88 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.83 : 1,140.06 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.83/1,140.06 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.83x = 1,140.06 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.83x = 450,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,186.89/759.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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