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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.40, 1,140 and 555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.40, 1,140 and 555.16 is: 833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.40 : 1,140 = 555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.40/1,140 = 555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.40x = 1,140 × 555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.40x = 632,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,882.40/759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.40

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