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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.12, 1,139.40 and 471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.12, 1,139.40 and 471.12 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.12 : 1,139.40 = 471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.12/1,139.40 = 471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.12x = 1,139.40 × 471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.12x = 536,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,794.13/759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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