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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,141.50 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,141.50 and 328.20 is: 492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,141.50 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,141.50 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,141.50 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 374,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,640.30/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.35

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