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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.22, 1,139.08 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.22, 1,139.08 and 321.11 is: 481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.22 : 1,139.08 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.22/1,139.08 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.22x = 1,139.08 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.22x = 365,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,769.98/760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.14

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