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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.72, 1,141.15 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.72, 1,141.15 and 349.97 is: 524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.72 : 1,141.15 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.72/1,141.15 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.72x = 1,141.15 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.72x = 399,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,368.27/760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.99

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