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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.66, 1,139.62 and 348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.66, 1,139.62 and 348.83 is: 523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.66 : 1,139.62 = 348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.66/1,139.62 = 348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.66x = 1,139.62 × 348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.66x = 397,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,533.64/759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.30

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