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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.53, 1,138.95 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.53, 1,138.95 and 348.80 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.53 : 1,138.95 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.53/1,138.95 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.53x = 1,138.95 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.53x = 397,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,260.07/759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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