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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,141.06 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,141.06 and 349.94 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,141.06 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,141.06 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,141.06 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 399,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,302.54/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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