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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.77, 1,139.17 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.77, 1,139.17 and 349.23 is: 523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.77 : 1,139.17 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.77/1,139.17 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.77x = 1,139.17 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.77x = 397,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,832.34/759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.62

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