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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,140.80 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,140.80 and 349.16 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,140.80 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,140.80 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,140.80 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 398,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,321.73/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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