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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.30, 1,140.84 and 395.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.30, 1,140.84 and 395.38 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.30 : 1,140.84 = 395.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.30/1,140.84 = 395.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.30x = 1,140.84 × 395.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.30x = 451,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,065.32/760.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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