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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.07, 1,139.01 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.07, 1,139.01 and 326.13 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.07 : 1,139.01 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.07/1,139.01 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.07x = 1,139.01 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.07x = 371,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,465.33/759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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