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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.83, 1,139.72 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.83, 1,139.72 and 348.84 is: 523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.83 : 1,139.72 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.83/1,139.72 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.83x = 1,139.72 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.83x = 397,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,578.18/759.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.25

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