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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,139.70 and 576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,139.70 and 576.60 is: 864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,139.70 = 576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,139.70 = 576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,139.70 × 576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 657,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,151.02/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.17

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