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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.59, 1,139.39 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.59, 1,139.39 and 348.63 is: 522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.59 : 1,139.39 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.59/1,139.39 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.59x = 1,139.39 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.59x = 397,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,225.54/759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.95

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