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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.80, 1,139.84 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.80, 1,139.84 and 395.04 is: 591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.80 : 1,139.84 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.80/1,139.84 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.80x = 1,139.84 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.80x = 450,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,282.39/760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.85

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