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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.72, 1,139.58 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.72, 1,139.58 and 321.04 is: 481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.72 : 1,139.58 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.72/1,139.58 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.72x = 1,139.58 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.72x = 365,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,850.76/759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.56

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