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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.79, 1,139.67 and 349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.79, 1,139.67 and 349.36 is: 523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.79 : 1,139.67 = 349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.79/1,139.67 = 349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.79x = 1,139.67 × 349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.79x = 398,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,158.67/760.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.35

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