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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,139.28 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,139.28 and 375.12 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,139.28 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,139.28 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,139.28 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 427,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,366.71/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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