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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.22, 1,139.10 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.22, 1,139.10 and 320.58 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.22 : 1,139.10 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.22/1,139.10 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.22x = 1,139.10 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.22x = 365,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,172.68/759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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