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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.68, 1,141.53 and 370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.68, 1,141.53 and 370.87 is: 556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.68 : 1,141.53 = 370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.68/1,141.53 = 370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.68x = 1,141.53 × 370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.68x = 423,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,356.38/760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.55

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