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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.90, 1,138.73 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.90, 1,138.73 and 347.99 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.90 : 1,138.73 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.90/1,138.73 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.90x = 1,138.73 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.90x = 396,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,259.22/758.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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