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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.20, 1,139.48 and 320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.20, 1,139.48 and 320.78 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.20 : 1,139.48 = 320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.20/1,139.48 = 320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.20x = 1,139.48 × 320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.20x = 365,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,517.50/759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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