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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.32, 1,139.38 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.32, 1,139.38 and 326.36 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.32 : 1,139.38 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.32/1,139.38 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.32x = 1,139.38 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.32x = 371,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,848.06/759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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