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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.63, 1,138.55 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.63, 1,138.55 and 348.42 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.63 : 1,138.55 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.63/1,138.55 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.63x = 1,138.55 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.63x = 396,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,691.85/759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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