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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.40, 1,140.89 and 396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.40, 1,140.89 and 396.29 is: 593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.40 : 1,140.89 = 396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.40/1,140.89 = 396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.40x = 1,140.89 × 396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.40x = 452,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,124.17/761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.81

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