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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,139.77 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,139.77 and 369.79 is: 554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,139.77 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,139.77 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,139.77 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 421,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,473.16/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.81

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