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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.40, 1,138.86 and 499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.40, 1,138.86 and 499.38 is: 748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.40 : 1,138.86 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.40/1,138.86 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.40x = 1,138.86 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.40x = 568,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,723.91/759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.91

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