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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.99, 1,139.05 and 395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.99, 1,139.05 and 395.27 is: 591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.99 : 1,139.05 = 395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.99/1,139.05 = 395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.99x = 1,139.05 × 395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.99x = 450,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,234.15/760.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.64

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