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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.04, 1,139.10 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.04, 1,139.10 and 370.13 is: 554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.04 : 1,139.10 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.04/1,139.10 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.04x = 1,139.10 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.04x = 421,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,617.93/760.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.73

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