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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,138.32 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,138.32 and 326.04 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,138.32 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,138.32 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,138.32 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 371,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,137.85/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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