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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.69, 1,141.09 and 349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.69, 1,141.09 and 349.35 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.69 : 1,141.09 = 349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.69/1,141.09 = 349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.69x = 1,141.09 × 349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.69x = 398,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,634.64/760.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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