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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.74, 1,141.26 and 349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.74, 1,141.26 and 349.90 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.74 : 1,141.26 = 349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.74/1,141.26 = 349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.74x = 1,141.26 × 349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.74x = 399,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,326.87/760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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