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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.04, 1,138.56 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.04, 1,138.56 and 395.12 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.04 : 1,138.56 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.04/1,138.56 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.04x = 1,138.56 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.04x = 449,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,867.83/760.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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