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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,140.54 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,140.54 and 394.53 is: 592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,140.54 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,140.54 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,140.54 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 449,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,977.25/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.20

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