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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.73, 1,140.72 and 395.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.73, 1,140.72 and 395.41 is: 592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.73 : 1,140.72 = 395.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.73/1,140.72 = 395.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.73x = 1,140.72 × 395.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.73x = 451,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,050.12/760.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.92

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