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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,139.46 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,139.46 and 348.90 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,139.46 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,139.46 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,139.46 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 397,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,557.59/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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