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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.41, 1,139.18 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.41, 1,139.18 and 326.46 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.41 : 1,139.18 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.41/1,139.18 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.41x = 1,139.18 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.41x = 371,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,895.07/759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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