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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.89, 1,140.62 and 350.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.89, 1,140.62 and 350.35 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.89 : 1,140.62 = 350.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.89/1,140.62 = 350.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.89x = 1,140.62 × 350.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.89x = 399,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,619.94/760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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