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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.14, 1,140.21 and 434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.14, 1,140.21 and 434.81 is: 652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.14 : 1,140.21 = 434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.14/1,140.21 = 434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.14x = 1,140.21 × 434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.14x = 495,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,777.56/760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.22

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