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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.92, 1,139.30 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.92, 1,139.30 and 348.16 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.92 : 1,139.30 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.92/1,139.30 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.92x = 1,139.30 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.92x = 396,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,658.69/758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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