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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.23, 1,139.55 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.23, 1,139.55 and 349.65 is: 524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.23 : 1,139.55 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.23/1,139.55 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.23x = 1,139.55 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.23x = 398,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,443.66/760.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.11

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