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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.24, 1,140.68 and 413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.24, 1,140.68 and 413.81 is: 620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.24 : 1,140.68 = 413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.24/1,140.68 = 413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.24x = 1,140.68 × 413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.24x = 472,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,025.57/760.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.89

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