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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.05, 1,137.69 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.05, 1,137.69 and 348.11 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.05 : 1,137.69 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.05/1,137.69 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.05x = 1,137.69 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.05x = 396,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,035.58/759.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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