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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.76, 1,140.41 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.76, 1,140.41 and 328.22 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.76 : 1,140.41 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.76/1,140.41 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.76x = 1,140.41 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.76x = 374,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,300.49/760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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