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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.77, 1,139.25 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.77, 1,139.25 and 348.55 is: 522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.77 : 1,139.25 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.77/1,139.25 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.77x = 1,139.25 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.77x = 397,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,079.89/759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.64

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