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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.30, 1,140.59 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.30, 1,140.59 and 327.45 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.30 : 1,140.59 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.30/1,140.59 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.30x = 1,140.59 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.30x = 373,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,486.20/760.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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