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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.35, 1,139.13 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.35, 1,139.13 and 348.59 is: 522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.35 : 1,139.13 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.35/1,139.13 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.35x = 1,139.13 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.35x = 397,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,092.17/759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.94

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