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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.03, 1,139.90 and 499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.03, 1,139.90 and 499.56 is: 750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.03 : 1,139.90 = 499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.03/1,139.90 = 499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.03x = 1,139.90 × 499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.03x = 569,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,448.44/759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.23

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