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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.51, 1,140.01 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.51, 1,140.01 and 395.20 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.51 : 1,140.01 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.51/1,140.01 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.51x = 1,140.01 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.51x = 450,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,531.95/760.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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