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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.42, 1,140.34 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.42, 1,140.34 and 389.88 is: 584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.42 : 1,140.34 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.42/1,140.34 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.42x = 1,140.34 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.42x = 444,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,595.76/760.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.67

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