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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.57, 1,139.33 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.57, 1,139.33 and 348.44 is: 522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.57 : 1,139.33 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.57/1,139.33 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.57x = 1,139.33 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.57x = 396,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,980.71/759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.64

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