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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.83, 1,140.42 and 321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.83, 1,140.42 and 321.98 is: 482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.83 : 1,140.42 = 321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.83/1,140.42 = 321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.83x = 1,140.42 × 321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.83x = 367,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,190.08/760.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.62

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