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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.77, 1,140.66 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.77, 1,140.66 and 322.32 is: 483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.77 : 1,140.66 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.77/1,140.66 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.77x = 1,140.66 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.77x = 367,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,657.53/760.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.27

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