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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.74, 1,139.58 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.74, 1,139.58 and 204.44 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.74 : 1,139.58 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.74/1,139.58 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.74x = 1,139.58 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.74x = 232,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,975.74/759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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