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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.52, 1,138.24 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.52, 1,138.24 and 326.12 is: 488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.52 : 1,138.24 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.52/1,138.24 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.52x = 1,138.24 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.52x = 371,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,202.83/759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.73

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