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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,138.35 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,138.35 and 326.84 is: 489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,138.35 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,138.35 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,138.35 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 372,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,058.31/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.95

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