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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,138.95 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,138.95 and 326.48 is: 489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,138.95 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,138.95 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,138.95 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 371,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,838.70/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.69

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