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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,138.15 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,138.15 and 349.31 is: 523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,138.15 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,138.15 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,138.15 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 397,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,567.18/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.22

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