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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.80, 1,140.72 and 370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.80, 1,140.72 and 370.05 is: 554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.80 : 1,140.72 = 370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.80/1,140.72 = 370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.80x = 1,140.72 × 370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.80x = 422,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,123.44/760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.84

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