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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,140.40 and 669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,140.40 and 669.44 is: 1,003.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,140.40 = 669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,140.40 = 669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,140.40 × 669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 763,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,429.38/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.77

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