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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.47, 1,140.17 and 327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.47, 1,140.17 and 327.39 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.47 : 1,140.17 = 327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.47/1,140.17 = 327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.47x = 1,140.17 × 327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.47x = 373,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,278.62/760.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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