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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,137.98 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,137.98 and 348.23 is: 521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,137.98 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,137.98 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,137.98 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 396,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,282.49/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.65

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