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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,138.08 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,138.08 and 326.19 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,138.08 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,138.08 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,138.08 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 371,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,230.32/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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