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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.63, 1,141.05 and 370.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.63, 1,141.05 and 370.65 is: 556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.63 : 1,141.05 = 370.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.63/1,141.05 = 370.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.63x = 1,141.05 × 370.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.63x = 422,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,930.18/760.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.03

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