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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.20, 1,140.29 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.20, 1,140.29 and 327.25 is: 490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.20 : 1,140.29 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.20/1,140.29 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.20x = 1,140.29 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.20x = 373,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,159.90/760.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.87

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