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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.06, 1,139.28 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.06, 1,139.28 and 374.50 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.06 : 1,139.28 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.06/1,139.28 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.06x = 1,139.28 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.06x = 426,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,660.36/760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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