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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.08, 1,137.82 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.08, 1,137.82 and 326.12 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.08 : 1,137.82 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.08/1,137.82 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.08x = 1,137.82 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.08x = 371,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,065.86/759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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