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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,140 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,140 and 482.32 is: 723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,140 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,140 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,140 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 549,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,844.80/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.33

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