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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,139.22 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,139.22 and 369.54 is: 554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,139.22 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,139.22 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,139.22 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 420,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,987.36/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.40

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