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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,141.17 and 395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,141.17 and 395.27 is: 593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,141.17 = 395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,141.17 = 395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,141.17 × 395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 451,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,070.27/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.22

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