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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.80, 1,141.42 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.80, 1,141.42 and 321.82 is: 482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.80 : 1,141.42 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.80/1,141.42 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.80x = 1,141.42 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.80x = 367,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,332.85/760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.83

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