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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.56, 1,138.98 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.56, 1,138.98 and 326.44 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.56 : 1,138.98 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.56/1,138.98 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.56x = 1,138.98 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.56x = 371,808.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,808.63/759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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