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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.79, 1,138.68 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.79, 1,138.68 and 347.94 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.79 : 1,138.68 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.79/1,138.68 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.79x = 1,138.68 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.79x = 396,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,192.32/758.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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