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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,139.28 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,139.28 and 394.80 is: 591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,139.28 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,139.28 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,139.28 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 449,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,787.74/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.76

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