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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.83, 1,139.72 and 415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.83, 1,139.72 and 415.36 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.83 : 1,139.72 = 415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.83/1,139.72 = 415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.83x = 1,139.72 × 415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.83x = 473,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,388.40/759.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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