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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.58, 1,139.94 and 349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.58, 1,139.94 and 349.91 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.58 : 1,139.94 = 349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.58/1,139.94 = 349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.58x = 1,139.94 × 349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.58x = 398,870.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,870.71/760.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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