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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,140.83 and 541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,140.83 and 541.47 is: 812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,140.83 = 541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,140.83 = 541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,140.83 × 541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 617,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,725.22/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.33

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