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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.72, 1,139.61 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.72, 1,139.61 and 369.66 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.72 : 1,139.61 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.72/1,139.61 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.72x = 1,139.61 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.72x = 421,268.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,268.23/759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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