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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.79, 1,137.54 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.79, 1,137.54 and 348.12 is: 521.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.79 : 1,137.54 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.79/1,137.54 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.79x = 1,137.54 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.79x = 396,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,000.42/758.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.88

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