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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,141.65 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,141.65 and 322.28 is: 483.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,141.65 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,141.65 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,141.65 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 367,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,930.96/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.53

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