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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,139.36 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,139.36 and 369.68 is: 554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,139.36 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,139.36 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,139.36 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 421,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,198.60/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.27

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