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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.05, 1,139.16 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.05, 1,139.16 and 348.62 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.05 : 1,139.16 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.05/1,139.16 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.05x = 1,139.16 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.05x = 397,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,128.26/760.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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