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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.90, 1,140.12 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.90, 1,140.12 and 327.18 is: 490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.90 : 1,140.12 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.90/1,140.12 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.90x = 1,140.12 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.90x = 373,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,024.46/759.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.89

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