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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.55, 1,139.00 and 321.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.55, 1,139.00 and 321.00 is: 481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.55 : 1,139.00 = 321.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.55/1,139.00 = 321.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.55x = 1,139.00 × 321.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.55x = 365,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,613.12/759.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.36

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