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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.01, 1,138.62 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.01, 1,138.62 and 348.14 is: 522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.01 : 1,138.62 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.01/1,138.62 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.01x = 1,138.62 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.01x = 396,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,399.17/759.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.26

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