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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.40, 1,139.22 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.40, 1,139.22 and 374.44 is: 561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.40 : 1,139.22 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.40/1,139.22 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.40x = 1,139.22 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.40x = 426,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,569.54/759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.72

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