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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,138.92 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,138.92 and 348.54 is: 522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,138.92 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,138.92 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,138.92 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 396,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,959.18/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.67

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