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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,140 and 413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,140 and 413.36 is: 620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,140 = 413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,140 = 413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,140 × 413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 471,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,230.40/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.11

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