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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.95, 1,139.87 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.95, 1,139.87 and 394.50 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.95 : 1,139.87 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.95/1,139.87 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.95x = 1,139.87 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.95x = 449,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,676.74/759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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