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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.14, 1,138.68 and 369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.14, 1,138.68 and 369.17 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.14 : 1,138.68 = 369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.14/1,138.68 = 369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.14x = 1,138.68 × 369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.14x = 420,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,360.80/759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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