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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.87, 1,140.21 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.87, 1,140.21 and 326.97 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.87 : 1,140.21 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.87/1,140.21 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.87x = 1,140.21 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.87x = 372,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,814.46/759.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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