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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.58, 1,141.44 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.58, 1,141.44 and 328.04 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.58 : 1,141.44 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.58/1,141.44 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.58x = 1,141.44 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.58x = 374,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,437.98/760.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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