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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.45, 1,139.16 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.45, 1,139.16 and 348.47 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.45 : 1,139.16 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.45/1,139.16 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.45x = 1,139.16 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.45x = 396,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,963.09/759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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