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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,139.70 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,139.70 and 327.12 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,139.70 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,139.70 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,139.70 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 372,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,818.66/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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