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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.71, 1,140.46 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.71, 1,140.46 and 327.56 is: 491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.71 : 1,140.46 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.71/1,140.46 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.71x = 1,140.46 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.71x = 373,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,571.11/760.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.08

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