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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.29, 1,138.37 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.29, 1,138.37 and 394.31 is: 590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.29 : 1,138.37 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.29/1,138.37 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.29x = 1,138.37 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.29x = 448,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,864.98/760.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.39

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