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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.76, 1,138.83 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.76, 1,138.83 and 320.92 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.76 : 1,138.83 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.76/1,138.83 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.76x = 1,138.83 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.76x = 365,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,473.32/759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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