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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.21, 1,138.85 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.21, 1,138.85 and 326.06 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.21 : 1,138.85 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.21/1,138.85 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.21x = 1,138.85 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.21x = 371,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,335.87/759.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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