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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.57, 1,141.37 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.57, 1,141.37 and 327.76 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.57 : 1,141.37 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.57/1,141.37 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.57x = 1,141.37 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.57x = 374,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,095.43/760.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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