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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.74, 1,140.74 and 349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.74, 1,140.74 and 349.53 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.74 : 1,140.74 = 349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.74/1,140.74 = 349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.74x = 1,140.74 × 349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.74x = 398,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,721.10/760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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