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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,139.34 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,139.34 and 394.02 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,139.34 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,139.34 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,139.34 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 448,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,922.75/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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