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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,141.11 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,141.11 and 395.16 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,141.11 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,141.11 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,141.11 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 450,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,921.03/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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