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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.45, 1,138.97 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.45, 1,138.97 and 326.50 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.45 : 1,138.97 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.45/1,138.97 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.45x = 1,138.97 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.45x = 371,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,872.07/759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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