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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,139.01 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,139.01 and 320.67 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,139.01 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,139.01 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,139.01 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 365,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,246.34/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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