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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,140.84 and 395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,140.84 and 395.05 is: 592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,140.84 = 395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,140.84 = 395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,140.84 × 395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 450,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,688.84/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.89

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