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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.23, 1,138.14 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.23, 1,138.14 and 446.94 is: 669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.23 : 1,138.14 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.23/1,138.14 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.23x = 1,138.14 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.23x = 508,680.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,680.29/760.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.11

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