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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.22, 1,138.89 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.22, 1,138.89 and 343.01 is: 514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.22 : 1,138.89 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.22/1,138.89 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.22x = 1,138.89 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.22x = 390,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,650.66/759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.54

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