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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.82, 1,139.51 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.82, 1,139.51 and 326.88 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.82 : 1,139.51 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.82/1,139.51 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.82x = 1,139.51 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.82x = 372,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,483.03/759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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