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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,139.78 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,139.78 and 348.89 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,139.78 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,139.78 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,139.78 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 397,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,656.10/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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