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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.51, 1,141.00 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.51, 1,141.00 and 321.54 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.51 : 1,141.00 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.51/1,141.00 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.51x = 1,141.00 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.51x = 366,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,874.92/760.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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