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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.87, 1,140.82 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.87, 1,140.82 and 321.89 is: 482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.87 : 1,140.82 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.87/1,140.82 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.87x = 1,140.82 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.87x = 367,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,221.40/760.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.64

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