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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.85, 1,140.23 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.85, 1,140.23 and 394.88 is: 591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.85 : 1,140.23 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.85/1,140.23 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.85x = 1,140.23 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.85x = 450,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,249.31/760.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.78

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