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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.97, 1,139.04 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.97, 1,139.04 and 348.54 is: 522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.97 : 1,139.04 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.97/1,139.04 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.97x = 1,139.04 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.97x = 397,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,001.00/759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.39

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