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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,138.50 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,138.50 and 394.32 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,138.50 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,138.50 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,138.50 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 448,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,933.32/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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