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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.48, 1,140.90 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.48, 1,140.90 and 395.44 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.48 : 1,140.90 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.48/1,140.90 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.48x = 1,140.90 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.48x = 451,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,157.50/760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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