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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,138.71 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,138.71 and 326.22 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,138.71 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,138.71 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,138.71 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 371,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,469.98/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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