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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.64, 1,140.31 and 321.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.64, 1,140.31 and 321.87 is: 482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.64 : 1,140.31 = 321.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.64/1,140.31 = 321.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.64x = 1,140.31 × 321.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.64x = 367,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,031.58/760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.53

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