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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.96, 1,140.52 and 349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.96, 1,140.52 and 349.53 is: 523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.96 : 1,140.52 = 349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.96/1,140.52 = 349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.96x = 1,140.52 × 349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.96x = 398,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,645.96/760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.87

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