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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.80, 1,141.20 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.80, 1,141.20 and 413.64 is: 620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.80 : 1,141.20 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.80/1,141.20 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.80x = 1,141.20 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.80x = 472,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,045.97/760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.46

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