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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.14, 1,138.73 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.14, 1,138.73 and 348 is: 522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.14 : 1,138.73 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.14/1,138.73 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.14x = 1,138.73 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.14x = 396,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,278.91/759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.01

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