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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.64, 1,141.12 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.64, 1,141.12 and 349.84 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.64 : 1,141.12 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.64/1,141.12 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.64x = 1,141.12 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.64x = 399,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,209.42/760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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