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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.18, 1,139.01 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.18, 1,139.01 and 326.22 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.18 : 1,139.01 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.18/1,139.01 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.18x = 1,139.01 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.18x = 371,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,567.84/759.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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