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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.42, 1,138.82 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.42, 1,138.82 and 348.44 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.42 : 1,138.82 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.42/1,138.82 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.42x = 1,138.82 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.42x = 396,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,803.00/759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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