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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,138.60 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,138.60 and 348.24 is: 521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,138.60 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,138.60 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,138.60 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 396,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,508.81/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.95

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