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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.18, 1,140.22 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.18, 1,140.22 and 436.28 is: 654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.18 : 1,140.22 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.18/1,140.22 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.18x = 1,140.22 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.18x = 497,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,453.00/760.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.39

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