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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.36, 1,140.30 and 394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.36, 1,140.30 and 394.95 is: 592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.36 : 1,140.30 = 394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.36/1,140.30 = 394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.36x = 1,140.30 × 394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.36x = 450,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,363.66/760.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.30

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