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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.59, 1,140.31 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.59, 1,140.31 and 370.64 is: 555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.59 : 1,140.31 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.59/1,140.31 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.59x = 1,140.31 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.59x = 422,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,647.81/760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.68

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