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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.30, 1,139.04 and 290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.30, 1,139.04 and 290.95 is: 436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.30 : 1,139.04 = 290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.30/1,139.04 = 290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.30x = 1,139.04 × 290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.30x = 331,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,403.69/759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.46

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