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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.74, 1,139.22 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.74, 1,139.22 and 369.50 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.74 : 1,139.22 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.74/1,139.22 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.74x = 1,139.22 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.74x = 420,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,939.94/759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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