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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,140.75 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,140.75 and 395.46 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,140.75 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,140.75 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,140.75 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 451,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,121.00/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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