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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.64, 1,140.88 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.64, 1,140.88 and 327.44 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.64 : 1,140.88 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.64/1,140.88 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.64x = 1,140.88 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.64x = 373,569.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,569.75/760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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