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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.63, 1,140.95 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.63, 1,140.95 and 240.62 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.63 : 1,140.95 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.63/1,140.95 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.63x = 1,140.95 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.63x = 274,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,528.48/760.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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