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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.10, 1,140.76 and 394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.10, 1,140.76 and 394.99 is: 592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.10 : 1,140.76 = 394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.10/1,140.76 = 394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.10x = 1,140.76 × 394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.10x = 450,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,588.79/760.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.80

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