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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.55, 1,141.15 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.55, 1,141.15 and 370.89 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.55 : 1,141.15 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.55/1,141.15 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.55x = 1,141.15 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.55x = 423,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,243.05/760.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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