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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.82, 1,141.01 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.82, 1,141.01 and 327.88 is: 491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.82 : 1,141.01 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.82/1,141.01 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.82x = 1,141.01 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.82x = 374,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,114.36/760.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.73

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