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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.69, 1,138.97 and 320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.69, 1,138.97 and 320.93 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.69 : 1,138.97 = 320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.69/1,138.97 = 320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.69x = 1,138.97 × 320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.69x = 365,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,529.02/759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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