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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.17, 1,140.03 and 321.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.17, 1,140.03 and 321.51 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.17 : 1,140.03 = 321.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.17/1,140.03 = 321.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.17x = 1,140.03 × 321.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.17x = 366,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,531.05/760.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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