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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,139.18 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,139.18 and 369.41 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,139.18 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,139.18 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,139.18 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 420,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,825.43/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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