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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.57, 1,139.36 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.57, 1,139.36 and 326.63 is: 489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.57 : 1,139.36 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.57/1,139.36 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.57x = 1,139.36 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.57x = 372,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,149.16/759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.95

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