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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,140.51 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,140.51 and 467.94 is: 702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,140.51 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,140.51 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,140.51 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 533,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,690.25/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.12

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