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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.68, 1,139.05 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.68, 1,139.05 and 348.43 is: 522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.68 : 1,139.05 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.68/1,139.05 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.68x = 1,139.05 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.68x = 396,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,879.19/759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.43

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