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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.14, 1,139.40 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.14, 1,139.40 and 413.46 is: 619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.14 : 1,139.40 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.14/1,139.40 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.14x = 1,139.40 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.14x = 471,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,096.32/760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.75

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