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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.74, 1,138.26 and 347.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.74, 1,138.26 and 347.89 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.74 : 1,138.26 = 347.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.74/1,138.26 = 347.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.74x = 1,138.26 × 347.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.74x = 395,989.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,989.27/758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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