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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.80, 1,139.66 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.80, 1,139.66 and 349.40 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.80 : 1,139.66 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.80/1,139.66 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.80x = 1,139.66 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.80x = 398,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,197.20/759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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