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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,139.49 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,139.49 and 326.49 is: 489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,139.49 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,139.49 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,139.49 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 372,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,032.09/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.95

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