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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.46, 1,140.18 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.46, 1,140.18 and 614.40 is: 921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.46 : 1,140.18 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.46/1,140.18 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.46x = 1,140.18 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.46x = 700,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,526.59/760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.19

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