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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.07, 1,140.17 and 557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.07, 1,140.17 and 557.16 is: 835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.07 : 1,140.17 = 557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.07/1,140.17 = 557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.07x = 1,140.17 × 557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.07x = 635,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,257.12/760.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.79

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