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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.84, 1,140.90 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.84, 1,140.90 and 328.12 is: 492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.84 : 1,140.90 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.84/1,140.90 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.84x = 1,140.90 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.84x = 374,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,352.11/760.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.02

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