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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,139.32 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,139.32 and 375.06 is: 563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,139.32 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,139.32 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,139.32 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 427,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,313.36/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.00

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