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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,139.86 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,139.86 and 321.56 is: 482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,139.86 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,139.86 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,139.86 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 366,532.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,532.58/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.21

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