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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.57, 1,139.84 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.57, 1,139.84 and 370.09 is: 554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.57 : 1,139.84 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.57/1,139.84 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.57x = 1,139.84 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.57x = 421,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,835.84/760.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.63

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