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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.39, 1,139.63 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.39, 1,139.63 and 348.99 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.39 : 1,139.63 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.39/1,139.63 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.39x = 1,139.63 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.39x = 397,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,717.73/759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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