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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.93, 1,140.28 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.93, 1,140.28 and 349.01 is: 523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.93 : 1,140.28 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.93/1,140.28 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.93x = 1,140.28 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.93x = 397,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,966.82/759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.69

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