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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.05, 1,138.36 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.05, 1,138.36 and 326.10 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.05 : 1,138.36 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.05/1,138.36 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.05x = 1,138.36 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.05x = 371,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,217.57/759.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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